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Mining Innovation Commercialization Accelerator (MICA) Annual Conference & Showcase

28 October 2026, 12:00 - 0h 0m

Sudbury, Ontario

Canadian partner Kevin Shipley will be attending the 2026 MICA | Mining Innovation Commercialization Accelerator (MICA) Annual Conference & Showcase taking place on October 28th, in Sudbury, Ontario.

This event brings together mining leaders, innovators, investors, and industry partners to discuss the commercialization of mining technologies and the challenges of deploying innovation across the sector.

Kevin will be speaking on "Prior Art and Freedom to Operate Analysis", sharing insights on how intellectual property strategies can support innovation and commercialization in the mining industry.

For more information about the event visit the MICA website for details here.

Marks & Clerk is proud to be a partner with MICA Network and CEMI, providing intellectual property expertise and support to help advance Canada's mining innovation ecosystem. For more information about our partnership read our article here.

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Kevin Shipley

Partner | Head of Mechanical & Industrial Processes (Canada) Barrister, Solicitor & Patent Agent

Kevin Shipley is an engineer, patent agent, lawyer, trusted advisor and (self-professed) all-around good guy.

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